Ten-minute walk to St. Peter’s Basilica. Twenty-minute walk to the Pantheon

Nominated for Italy’s Leading Hotel Residences at the World Travel Awards

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Overview

Gran Meliá Rome began millennia ago as Villa Agrippina, the palace of Emperor Nero’s mother. During the excavation to build the hotel, priceless archeological finds came to light – they’re now on display in the public spaces of Gran Meliá, managed by the Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage. Massive reproductions of Italian art bring an avant-garde element to sleek, modern guestrooms, and suite options are especially tempting – opt for a RedLevel Grand Suite for panoramic views of the Vatican Dome from a whirlpool tub on its private terrace.

Ideal Day

Wake up inspired by the creative flourishes of your room. Swim in a pool surrounded by grassy lawns and gardens – it’s one of the only hotel pools in Rome. Visit Castel Sant’Angelo and Vatican City. Sit for afternoon tea at The Library, once used as a church in the Torlonia Convent. Savor a dinner of octopus with saffron couscous, gnocchi, and a chocolate soufflé made from the chef’s grandfather’s recipe.